Temptation is said to be sweet, if this is so (and I definitely do not deny it), then Eve was the sweetest, most tempting thing I had ever tasted… So enflamed was I, in the throes of passion for her, my desire became legendary and the events which followed, mythical… There she lay, a mere child amidst the flora of The Garden. For many, many days, and many, many nights, I watched, hidden from her view. Her perfection and innocence, reminiscent of Heaven for she glowed with the same uncorrupted radiance as that of a Cherub… She caused in my wicked and hateful heart, a stirring of love that I…

In this modern day, our highway system an infrastructure made by man and comprised of concrete asphalt and steel, is built upon routes that are delineated from adjacent real estate by deeded and recorded easements, routes that are so inflexible as to be set in stone. We all take this system for granted; seldom questioning why the road we are traveling upon takes this particular path. For the most part our highway system does a wonderful job of getting from where we are at to wherever our destination happens to be. However this system of exact routes has not always been the rule. A century ago, in large parts of…

Energetic healing and transmitting is an undervalued field. In this day and age where science and technology reign the minds of the masses as they search for quick fix pills to get rid of their health issues, relatively few are realizing that they hold the power within themselves. Not only does the body do a fine job of letting us know what problems we have to face, but the psyche does a most amazing job of giving us the answers to how to heal what ails us. It’s just a matter of awareness, of paying attention, of connecting with the Divine within. When we do that we activate our 3rd…

A community slowly becoming one All reaching out in the dark Embracing only shadows at first In time we get to know each other Slowly we put the pieces together Only to learn of one poor lost soul close to death’s door Listen to our prayers and regain your belief Too innocent a soul to be taken from us Too bright a light to fade We all light a candle and think of you tonight Like the stars above us you brighten our lives And help to guide us in the dark We are all lost souls searching for love Stretch out your hand when you need our support We…

The weather turns warmer, rushing ever towards its Mother The gentle stream of late summer is now a torrent, filled and fulfilling; turning, twisting the spring moves on in the never ending Dance of Life Rushing toward the Summer’s embrace, My soul, too, is a torrent Of feelings, awakenings, expectations and desires reaching with growing strength towards the warmth of the sun at its zenith My body wants to move and sway, but my mind is not sure it wants to DANCE Young abound in cities and woodlands; Meadows and marshes are filled with life On a warm night, under the trees, couples Gaze at the stars and, if they…

The Memory of Trees They may seem immortal, But they are only timeless. They know how to suffer, But they continue to grow. They hide secrets men have Never dreamed of before. They have seen time And continue the future. Do not fail respect for What towers above you, Nor Their ability to Feel you as you do yourself. Walk softly and speak silent, Listen beyond the forest for the memory of trees. *** author bio: Angela Englund has been writing poetry almost non-stop since 1997 and plans to continue doing so. She also delights in taking photographs and writing short stories and always looks forward to sharing with anyone…

You have been dabbling in black magic Your ending will be tragic You will be burnt at the stake Make no mistake No chance of redemption No divine intervention You have been practicing the black arts That is where your downfall starts You have been condemned as a witch The onlookers will watch you twitch You will be consumed by fire On your funeral pyre You are going to Hell You have cast your last spell To your utter consternation You face eternal damnation *** author bio: Demonrobber I am 40 years old and live in Birmingham England. I am presently not working and spend time maintaining and improving my…

Exploring Wicca: The Beliefs, Rites, and Rituals of the Wiccan Religion Author: Lady Sabrina New Page Books, Career Press 2006 ISBN: 156414884X I think that this book had alot of information in it and read by the right person could be a great gift. However, I must say that while this was called Exploring Wicca, this book really went in depth about the different Gods/Goddesses, different Sabbats and esbats and then had some myths in the book as well. What concerned me and this is not the first book to do this, is that this book contained rituals for Sabbats and esbats and talked of casting circles, concecrating sacred space…

The Pocket Guide to Rituals Magickal References At Your Fingertips Author: Kerri Connor New Page Books, Career Press 2006 ISBN: 1564148629 I absolutely loved this book! I think it’s about time someone created rituals for those special times that naturally happen in our lives that we often times forget to celebrate, ie…new car, birthday, adulthood, paganing, college, etc. The list is many and I loved all of them! As Pagans there are so many things that we do celebrate and honor but we fail to acknowledge and celebrate buying a new car, getting a new home, celebrating the Sun, the Moon! I am thrilled! I am keeping this book for…

Eight’s Great Living Between Two Worlds: Challenges of the Modern Witch. Edited by Chas S. Clifton. 1996. Llewellyn Publications. St. Paul, MN. 187 pp. Full disclosure time: I received this book as an initiation gift, so I’m doubtless biased. That said, Living Between Two Worlds made my top three list of must read pagan texts halfway through my first reading of the title essay by the incomparable Chas S. Clifton. The fourth anthology volume in Llewellyn’s Witchcraft Today series, this book explores topics ranging from sacred sexuality to everyday magickal living to the ever popular quandary of coming out of the broom closet through the eyes and lives of eight…